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LEARNING OBJECTIVES • EMDR BASIC TRAINING
BASIC TRAINING LEARNING OBJECTIVES.
PART 1
- Identify the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
- List 2 hypothesized brain mechanisms utilized in EMDR reprocessing
- List 3 important existing research studies
- List 3 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
- List 3 examples of small “t” traumas
- List 3 examples of big “T” traumas
- List 3 typical ways people process disturbing life experiences
- Describe the elements of a target memory node
- Describe a processing channel
- Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment
- List 3 kinds of eye movements used in EMDR reprocessing
- Describe 2 common reasons for blocked processing
- Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy
PART 2
- Describe the adaptive information processing system
- Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy
- Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for
- Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for
- Identify the reprocessing phases involved in memory reprocessing
- Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization
- Describe 3 symptoms suggesting a possible dissociative disorder
- Describe when you would apply the Future Template
- Identify 2 clinical situations where EMD would be appropriate
- Distinguish between adult-onset trauma and developmental trauma
- Describe the protocol for a single traumatic event
- Describe how EMDR therapy can address the impact of racial, religious, and ethnic prejudice and bias
- Distinguish between direct questioning and the Floatback technique
PART 3
- Describe 3 categories of memories used in RDI
- Describe what is meant by a targeting sequence plan
- Describe 3 cognitive interweave strategies for use in blocked processing
- Identify when the Recent Events Protocol would be appropriate
- Describe one important caution for using EMDR therapy with addictions
- Describe what is meant by moral injury in EMDR therapy with combat veterans
- Identify 3 differences in applying EMDR therapy to working with children
PART 4
4.1 Helping First Responders and Health Care Workers
- Name at least two EMDR treatment protocols that could be used to treat this population
- Identify at least two client variables that are unique to this population
4.2 Tackling Addictions
- Identify at least two variables that help determine if a client who has a history of addiction is stable enough for processing
- Identify at least one variable that determines whether to target a present trigger or the underlying trauma from the past
4.3 Treating Complex Trauma
- Identify at least one stabilization technique that can be used with clients who are dissociative
- Identify at least one EMDR treatment protocol that can be used with clients who are dissociative
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. Social Workers completing this course receive GENERAL continuing education credits.
The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6775. The Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Counselors receive hours of credit upon completion of this program.
This program is approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) as meeting the requirements for EMDR Basic Training. Following completion of the 8 days of training plus the 10 hours of EMDR case consultation included as part of this training*, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is required for eventual EMDRIA certification. For more information about the additional requirements for EMDRIA certification, visit the EMDRIA website. *Case consultation is provided as part of this basic training but may be completed with another EMDRIA-approved consultant at your expense.